Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards Drawing on his extensive experience

Drawing on his extensive experience

and why the idea of a 'species' is elusive yet so important

The index can be searched by the scientific name

containing 75 plates

Richly illustrated with nearly 1400 color photographs

Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards Drawing on his extensive experienceA near fine hardcover in price clipped dust jacket. Birds of the Western Palearctic. Volume II: Hawks to Bustards. Published by Oxford University Press, 1977 1994 , this monumental work contains authoritative and detailed species accounts, enhanced by excellent color plates, b&w illustrations, and maps. CRAMP, Stanley, Chief Editor.